There is nothing about “stepping aside” that appeals to me. However, this is what I am learning:

When I evaluate why I am motivated to achieve goals, it’s not only because I’m doing something worthwhile for either my family or community; I get satisfaction from reaching that goal. Furthermore, I enjoy the appreciation that others may express. Perhaps I even like accolades……..yah Linda!

With that in mind, there comes a time to step aside. Not because I cannot continue, but others need to come behind me and learn to take the lead. A good leader will shape and encourage those that follow so all great ideas can continue. Further thought is this: my ideas can grow stale. New blood, new ideas and energy is good!

My thinking has gone one step further. To hang onto projects, and the leadership of those projects, is selfish. It is important for me to realize that others can have great satisfaction in furthering projects I may have started. They deserve (and need) the accolades. There is so much more to say about allowing others their “moment in the limelight”. Let it be said, it’s part of developing character to develop the graciousness of stepping aside.

Onto new goals. Life is exciting when I look forward to new projects. Even more thrilling is encouraging others to follow in my footsteps. Very possibly they can do a better job.

Pretty smart of me, wouldn’t you say?